Davy Crockett/Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna double-sided character jug modeled by Michael Abberley and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, in a 1985 limited edition of 9,500. Frontiersman Davy Crockett (1786-1836) and the Mexican general Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876) were the antagonists at the famous Battle of the Alamo. In 1835, Texas proclaimed its independence from Mexico after General Santa Anna decreed a unified constitution. Three thousand men led by Santa Anna marched against Fort Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, where, after a thirteen-day siege in March, 1836, all 187 Texans stationed at the Fort were massacred, including the legendary Davy Crockett. A farmer, marksman, bear hunter and finally Congressman, the King of the Wild Frontier became a popular martyr and national hero. He inspired folk songs and even a fashion for raccoon fur hats. The handle on Crockett's side is an Alamo banner, powder horn and mission wall, while on the Santa Anna side is a sword and mission wall.
Maker:
Royal Doulton
England
1985
Model #:
D6729
The Antagonists' Collection
character jug
Size:
large
Height:
7"
